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We are delighted to present a special miniature sheet with one stamp issued by Malta Post to celebrate the 2018 FIFA World CupTM. The stamp shows the official mascot of the event - a wolf named ZabivakaTM designed by a student, Ekaterina Bocharova. In Russian, ZabivakaTM means "the one who scores", a suitable name for this wolf who radiates fun, charm and confidence. This bright miniature sheet was created by Malta Post graphic designer Sean Cini.

We are delighted to present to your attention one of the brightest lots that will be auctioned during Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries` sale “Worldwide Stamps and Covers”. This is Newfoundland 1860 1sh Orange with an original gum and vivid fresh color and this is without question the finest example of the British North American rarity. What is more, only a few original gum examples exist of the Newfoundland 1860 one-shilling orange on handmade paper without mesh. The lot is to fetch $37,500!

We are excited to let our readers know that Robert A. Siegel has sold one of the brightest Canadian philatelic items - 1851 12p Black on laid paper. This stamp is considered to be a fabled rarity and one of the world`s most desirable classic stamps. The lot boasted with its pristine original gum and its intense colours.

Slovenia is such an idyllic country! It has got so many places which have received 'European Destinations of Excellence' award called EDEN. Winner of the EDEN 2017 competition is Koper – one of the greatest Slovenian destinations. To mark this important achievement Slovenia Post has released a special stamp designed by Inga Bau. We also have to mention that Slovenia is the only country in Europe to present its winning destinations on postage stamps.

We would like to share the latest auction news with our readers. New Brunswick’s Eastern Auctions will offer a complete set of imperforate corner blocks from the 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lan-fang issue on its Nov. 3-4 sale.

On 4 April, H.S.H. Prince Albert II launched the 2017–2020 Monaco Explorations initiative , reviving, after a gap of 120 years, the maritime scientific explorations pioneered by His great-great-grandfather Prince Albert I.
On this occasion Monaco Post has released three special stamps in a form of a souvenir sheet that is highly recommended to all collectors.

We are excited to let our readers know that Correos has issued a Premium Sheet celebrating the strength of Spanish traditions; in this case, traditional dances. The Sheet is presented as a die-cut guitar shape, and when opened, plays a traditional Spanish melody. It is decorated with an illustration of dancers’ legs in traditional stockings and espadrilles.

As the year 2016 comes to a close, the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), released its “Year of the Rooster stamps” for 2017’s Chinese New Year. The souvenir sheet of two stamps is red and gold with special embellishments of gold foil and 3D embossing.
We invite stamps enthusiasts to appreciate the original design of these bright philatelic items.